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Left to right: Bill Robbins; Bob Felt; Dave Hanna; Todd Thompson; Mario Impemba
Russ Daniels got the MSUCR bug in 1974 when he first walked in the doors of Shaw Hall’s WKME. A year later, he moved to WMSN, serving both on the air and as Air Staff Director. Following in the footsteps of Ross Holland, Chuck Siemen, John Nagy, and John Mertz, Russ went professional at WITL-AM/FM (Lansing) from 1980-87 and then moved to the now-dark WIBM-FM (Jackson, MI) through the last few months of ‘87. Like many MSUCR folk, he left broadcasting for the stability and career growth afforded by a career in civil service with the State of Michigan. Like many of us, he says his fondest memories are those that happened during his time in the basement of the Student Service Building.
Here are some items from Russ’ MSUCR Collection. How many names do you remember?
WSN In-Tune Page 1
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WMSN In-Tune Page 3
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MSN Airstaff, Fall 1979
Flier scans courtesy of Bill Blett.
MSN Network ID
Randy Yohe’s Lizard’s Spot
Paul Fisher’s Campus Pizza Spot
WMSN Fall ‘79 promo
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If you’re an NPR fan, the name Don Gonyea is probably a household word. The intrepid reporter worked his way from the automotive beat in Detroit to one of the most coveted gigs in the biz, NPR’s Chief White House Correspondent. He is also a proud MSU Spartan.
Gary Reid, the professional general manager at MSUCR broadcast station WDBM, Impact 89 FM, was inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters hall of fame on July 10th. Here’s the official coverage from Russ White at MSUToday.com,
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In celebration of show number 60, The Michigan State University College of Communications Arts and Sciences turns the tables on the hosts as Kirsten Khire interviews the voices behind the Spartan Podcast. Bill Castanier, and MSUCR alums Jeff Smith and Scott Westerman discuss the genesis of the show, their favorite guests and the impact the Spartan Podcast is having in cyberspace.
Hosted by Kirsten Khire.
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With our gratitude to Russ White at MSU Today: Legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy delivered the commencement address at MSU’s May 5, 2006 undergraduate convocation. MSU’s vice president for research and graduate studies Ian Gray and MSU president Lou Anna Simon present Mr. Gordy with his honorary doctorate of humanities, and then Gordy addresses the crowd. Here’s the complete audio of Gordy’s inspirational talk to MSU’s class of 2006, as heard at SpartanPodcast.com.
Russ White of MSU’s University Relations organization joins the Spartan Podcast team, providing extended editions of the popular WJR MSU Today broadcasts. Here are three recent podcasts for your edification.
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It’s become a sign that Spring is near. WDBM, Michigan State University’s student radio station was named College Radio Station of the Year for the 6th time in 7 years at the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s annual March gathering. MORE>>
When the UofM needed outstanding talent quickly, they turned to a Spartan. Steve Schram TC ‘75 has been named Interim Director of Michigan Public Media, the entity that controls the University’s radio, television and streaming media operations. MORE>>
